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What to Expect From Mike Evans in His 49ers Debut vs. Rams

What to Expect From Mike Evans in His 49ers Debut vs. Rams

Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia is rapidly approaching for the San Francisco 49ers. Wisely, the 49ers got to Australia a week before the game.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers news: Aaron Donald will travel with Rams to Australia, but Week 1 status remains unclear

49ers news: Aaron Donald will travel with Rams to Australia, but Week 1 status remains unclear

The San Francisco 49ers still don't know whether they'll have to face defensive tackle Aaron Donald in Week 1. That didn't change Friday when Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay provided an update to reporters.

Darrell Luter News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4
CB Darrell Luter Jr. Drew Multiple Waiver Claims

CB Darrell Luter Jr. Drew Multiple Waiver Claims

The waiver wire was busy during the period immediately following recent roster cuts. Several claims wound up being made earlier this week, but few players drew interest from more than one team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4
Former Aaron Donald teammate makes prediction for Rams' Week 1 game; Sean McVay shares update

Former Aaron Donald teammate makes prediction for Rams' Week 1 game; Sean McVay shares update

As NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport shared, whether or not Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald will play in his club's regular-season opener versus the rival San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept.

Scouts echo warnings from Hall of Famers about Aaron Donald returning to Rams
49ers' Nick Bosa addresses Week 1 status after taking massive step in recovery
49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate
Three-time Super Bowl champion rips NFL's 'greed' after worrisome CTE study
Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 4
5 49ers Who Need to Step Up in Week 1 vs. Rams

5 49ers Who Need to Step Up in Week 1 vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers have taken the wise approach of arriving in Australia a week before their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. It's clear that they want to do everything possible to win it, and rightfully so, given the long travel.

NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4
Three-time Super Bowl champion rips NFL's 'greed' after worrisome CTE study

Three-time Super Bowl champion rips NFL's 'greed' after worrisome CTE study

While it's certainly no secret that current and former NFL players are dealing with/have suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly known

Ravens GM confident in getting Lamar Jackson deal done, and he needs to be right
49ers' Nick Bosa addresses Week 1 status after taking massive step in recovery
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers trade pitch lands former second-round draft pick

49ers trade pitch lands former second-round draft pick

The NFL is unpredictable, and it's impossible to know what the San Francisco 49ers' biggest needs will be as they progress through the 2026 season. If wide receiver becomes an area of concern, one NFL writer has proposed a trade that could bolster the team's depth at the position.

Maxx Crosby News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers urged to trade for Maxx Crosby: 'You're in an arms race with the Rams right now'

49ers urged to trade for Maxx Crosby: 'You're in an arms race with the Rams right now'

The San Francisco 49ers will get an early test of how they stack up against one of the NFL's best teams when they face the Los Angeles Rams to open the 2026 season in Melbourne, Australia.

Sam Okuayinonu News / Field Level Media / September 4
49ers DT Sam Okuayinonu out for opener vs. Rams in Australia

49ers DT Sam Okuayinonu out for opener vs. Rams in Australia

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu was ruled out Friday for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Okuayinonu did not accompany the team on its flight to Australia for next Thursday's contest as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Lead / September 4
What Will It Take for the 49ers to Win in Week 1?

What Will It Take for the 49ers to Win in Week 1?

The San Francisco 49ers open the 2026 NFL season with a crucial Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. For most NFL teams, the first week is rarely about perfection.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4
49ers’ Week 1 injury report vs. Rams gets downgrade

49ers’ Week 1 injury report vs. Rams gets downgrade

While the San Francisco 49ers deal with the drudgery of traveling to Australia, they had one player who didn’t make the flight. And the Week 1 injury report versus the Rams got a downgrade, according to a post on X by Matt Maiocco.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Two Free-Agent Edge Rushers the 49ers Should Consider Signing

Two Free-Agent Edge Rushers the 49ers Should Consider Signing

Many feel that the San Francisco 49ers’ biggest roster weakness right now is their lack of proven pass-rushers. While they do have Nick Bosa, a five-time

Sam Okuayinonu News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers pass rusher ruled out for Week 1 vs. Rams

49ers pass rusher ruled out for Week 1 vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu did not travel with the team to Australia and was initially listed as "questionable" for the September 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
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 The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz
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Kyle Shanahan News / EssentiallySports / September 4
'Stop It': Ex-49ers Star Slams Critics for Putting Kyle Shanahan on Hot Seat Before Week 1 Clash Against Rams

'Stop It': Ex-49ers Star Slams Critics for Putting Kyle Shanahan on Hot Seat Before Week 1 Clash Against Rams

“Kyle Shanahan or Matt LaFleur, one of them gets fired,” sports analyst Jason McIntyre stirred the NFL world with his comments about the San Francisco 49ers head coach.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Analyst Reveals Roles De'Zhaun Stribling Could Play at Wide Receiver for 49ers

Analyst Reveals Roles De'Zhaun Stribling Could Play at Wide Receiver for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers lost wide receiver Jauan Jennings this offseason, are in the process of losing wideout Brandon Aiyuk and will be without wideout Ricky Pearsall for all of this season.

John Lynch News / Athlon Sports / September 4
49ers GM John Lynch on Taking Older Players in NFL Draft

49ers GM John Lynch on Taking Older Players in NFL Draft

As the start of the 2026 NFL regular season approaches, the San Francisco 49ers are in a spot where they need a couple of their young prospects to pop.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 3
How the 49ers Should Manage George Kittle and Nick Bosa in Week 1

How the 49ers Should Manage George Kittle and Nick Bosa in Week 1

All signs point to the 49ers taking the field in Australia against the Rams with George Kittle and Nick Bosa suited up. Between the two, Kittle is the most shocking.

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / September 4
49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate

49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate

The San Francisco 49ers are coming up on a big season. They're a talented team, but what's hard is that they're competing in an equally talented division: the NFC West.

Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances
49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1
Week 1 could expose NFL’s most overrated contenders
The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 3
49ers arrive in Australia ahead of historic Week 1 game vs. Rams

49ers arrive in Australia ahead of historic Week 1 game vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers have officially arrived in Australia, where they will face the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne in Week 1.

Victor Dimukeje News / 49ers Webzone / September 3
49ers reach injury settlement with defensive lineman

49ers reach injury settlement with defensive lineman

According to the NFL transaction report, the San Francisco 49ers have reached an injury settlement with defensive lineman Victor Dimukeje, removing him from the team's injured reserve list.

Deebo Samuel News / 49ers Webzone / September 3
49ers insider reveals what to expect from Deebo Samuel in 2026

49ers insider reveals what to expect from Deebo Samuel in 2026

The potential impact of Deebo Samuel in the San Francisco 49ers' offense has somewhat flown under the radar as the start of the 2026 NFL season approaches.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3
49ers' Nick Bosa addresses Week 1 status after taking massive step in recovery

49ers' Nick Bosa addresses Week 1 status after taking massive step in recovery

Shortly after it was revealed on Wednesday that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa would be traveling with the team for its Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, Bosa participated in a full practice for the first time since he suffered an ACL tear.

49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate
Lamar Jackson sends warning to NFL defenses about Ravens offense
NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud
Eagles' Jalen Hurts finally addresses the A.J. Brown situation
Broncos HC Sean Payton reacts to ESPN top 100 snub of Bo Nix
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3
Week 1 could expose NFL’s most overrated contenders

Week 1 could expose NFL’s most overrated contenders

Week 1 cannot ruin a season, although it can tear through months of convenient excuses.

Four NFL teams that should be terrified by their lack of roster depth
Joey Porter Jr. seems ready to send message to Steelers after Omar Khan comments
All eyes on Jordan Love following latest setbacks for Packers
The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 2
Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances

Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances

Sherman highlighted two issues that might cost Kyle Shanahan's team this season. 

Two-minute drill: Aaron Donald is back, notable roster cuts, concerns at RB for Packers
Five recently cut NFL players who should find another team this season
John Lynch addresses 49ers organizational changes: 'It feels like business as usual'
49ers injury updates: Kyle Shanahan outlines practice plans for George Kittle, Nick Bosa
The 'Legion of Boom goes the dynamite' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 2
49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1

49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1

Throughout 2026, the statuses of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa for the club's Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams have been up in the air. 

Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances
Two-minute drill: Aaron Donald is back, notable roster cuts, concerns at RB for Packers
Five recently cut NFL players who should find another team this season
The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

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